Rugby News
VIDEO: Dylan Hartley and Canterbury prank England Rugby fans
The Rugby Blog - 31 Jan 2017 12:25
Check out this amusing hidden camera video with Dylan Hartley and Will Greenwood playing tricks on unsuspecting England fans.
Lawes: Itoje can thrive at six
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 00:50
Courtney Lawes believes Maro Itoje could thrive at blindside flanker in the absence of Chris Robshaw ahead of the Six Nations.
England to start Itoje at No 6
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 22:30
Maro Itoje is set to start England's Six Nations opener against France in the back row, but doubt has resurfaced over George Kruis' availability for the Twickenham showdown.
Steyn appeals four-week ban
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 18:57
Montpellier star Francois Steyn has lodged an appeal against a four-week ban imposed following his dismissal against Leinster in the Champions Cup.
Scots plan to pressure Murray
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 17:55
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has warned Conor Murray to expect another frosty welcome when he runs out at Murrayfield this Saturday.
Marshall forced to retire
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 17:38
Connacht forward Ben Marshall has retired from professional rugby aged 26 based on medical advice following a concussion injury.
My Life in Rugby: Peter Winterbottom - former Lions, England & Quins flanker
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 17:30
Rugby was in my blood from an early age. Chris Rea lodged with us for a bit after he'd moved down to Leeds from Scotland with the BBC. He had joined Headingley, where my father was chairman, and needed somewhere to stay....
Evans signs new Dragons deal
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 17:19
Newport Gwent Dragons skipper Lewis Evans has agreed a new contract with the Welsh region.
Sale cleared in TJ Ioane inquiry
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 16:42
Sale have been cleared by the Concussion Management Review Group of any wrongdoing over an incident concerning TJ Ioane against Harlequins earlier this month. The flanker was suspected to have suffered a concussion at Th...
Sexton out of Ireland's Six Nations opener
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 16:19
A calf injury has had the better of Johnny Sexton ruling him out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. The Leinster fly-half did some light running in training on Tuesday but was still feeling s...
Double injury blow for Wales
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 16:12
Wales will have to kick off their Six Nations campaign without Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris in Italy. The Bath forwards have been ruled out by Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde who confirmed that No.8 Faletau wil...
Sale avoid Ioane punishment
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 16:10
Sale Sharks have avoided punishment over allowing TJ Ioane to continue playing despite suffering a potential head injury in the Aviva Premiership loss at Harlequins on January 7.
Bath duo ruled out for Wales
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 15:48
Bath forwards Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris have been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations Championship opener against Italy.
League star Barba joins Toulon
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 14:47
French Top 14 giants Toulon have recruited Australian Ben Barba, who is switching codes from rugby league.
League star Barba joins Toulon
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 14:47
French Top 14 giants Toulon have recruited Australian Ben Barba, who is switching codes from rugby league.
Smith expects challenging season
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 14:20
Super League's longest-serving coach has issued a stark warning on the eve of the new season, claiming it will be the toughest ever.
Cane sent text to Henshaw
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 14:12
Growing concerns about concussions, coupled with the harder line taken by World Rugby on contact with the head, could make players think twice before blasting into tackles to dominate collisions, says All Blacks flanker ...
Exiles prop joins Exiles
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 13:17
London Irish have secured the services of former tighthead Lovejoy Chawatama from London Welsh until the end of the season. The Zimbabwe-born front-rower, 24, joined Welsh at the start of this term and made 13 appearance...
Six Nations bonus point can net £1m extra cash
The Rugby Paper - 31 Jan 2017 13:13
The Six Nations kicking off this weekend will achieve another global first in world rugby - the £1m bonus point. A title won not by a Grand Slam but by a single point will be worth marginally more than £1m to the champ...
Six Nations table predictor
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2017 08:00
The 2017 Six Nations kicks off on Saturday and many are predicting one of the most competitive championships in many years.